Family
The Cranston YMCA offers family programs that make families strong. Parent-child programs that include sports and games, field trips and projects allow parents and kids to get to know each other and communicate better. Families can meet other families at the Y, form lasting friendships and support networks. The goal of YMCA Family Programs is to help the individuals that make up families grow spiritually, mentally, and physically and for children and parents to spend quality time together.
For more information on Cranston Y Family Programs, please choose one of the following areas:
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Family Friday Nights
Come and join us every Friday night for another great family activity. From our world-famous Friday Family Night out to our also world-famous Flick n Floats and other world-famous events, let our family be a part of our your familt. For a list of events for May, please click here.
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Monthly Special Events
This May come join us on May 22nd for our Family Friday night out trip to Monster Mini-Golf. Your night includes the scariest 18 holes of mini-golf imaginable. Once again we hope that your family will join our family for another great night out. For times, prices and more, click here.
- Flick n float - Does the heat of May have you looking for a cool activity? Are you looking for a cheap and fun night out? If so, join us for our Flick n Float as you sit and watch PAUL BLART, MALL COP on one of our inner tube floats. Not a strong swimmer, sit and watch from the stands. Join us on May 15th starting at 7:30 P.M. Cost is free. For more info, click here.
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Parents' Night Out
Do you need a night out alone, no kids? The Cranston YMCA can help with our Parents' Night Out! Children ages 5 to 12 can have fun at the Y on the last Friday night of every month while you enjoy a quiet dinner or shopping. Children are engaged in fun activities, supervised by YMCA childcare and Prime Time staff, while you go out without worry! For a list of this months parents night out activities, click here
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Prime Time
Prime Time at the Cranston YMCA is a great time for families to be at the Y together! Parents can share the Prime Time experience with their child or children ages 5-12. The children can have fun with YMCA staff while Mom and Dad enjoy an aerobic class or workout in the Fitness Center! Prime Time features themed weeks with activities such as crafts, organized games in the gym, Moon Bounce and pool time. Prime Time is offered Monday through Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. For more information on upcoming Prime Time activities, please see our Current Prime Time monthly schedule here.
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Babysitting
The Cranston YMCA offers babysitting to our members while they work out, take a class or swim. Babysitting is for children ages 6 months to 10 years and is first come, first served with a limited amount of space. Our babysitting hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM; Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM; and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For more information, please contact our Member Service Desk For more information on our babysitting policies download our monthly calendar.
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Family Swim
Sharing fun in the pool is a great way to connect with your kids! Kids love to swim and especially with Mom and Dad! Family Swim at the Cranston YMCA is great quality time together, where your kids can show off all they have learned in their swim lessons! For our Family Swim time schedule, please download our Current Aquatic Schedule here.
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Birthday Parties
Looking for a great way to celebrate your child’s birthday? The Cranston YMCA can help; we offer Pool Birthday Parties! You supply the food and the cake; we supply a room for the partygoers and an hour in our beautiful pool supervised by our certified lifeguards. For available dates, please call the YMCA or email our Operations Director, Shawn Barnes, at sbarnes@gpymca.org.